Wildest Dreams

Proggnosis Artist-Release Details

a Studio release
by Saga

Release Year: 1987

Release History (Labels) 0

Date	Label	Catalog #	Comments

Release Information

CD Atlantic 81794-2
LP Atlantic 81794-1

Added To Proggnosis Database on: 1/23/2002 12:00:00 AM
Entry Last Updated on: 3/22/2023 4:55:00 AM by: ZapNiles

Track List

Don't Put Out the Fire (3:59)
Only Time Will Tell (4:23)
Wildest Dreams (4:59)
Chase the Wind (4:53)
We've Been Here Before (4:47)
The Way of the World (4:19)
Angel (4:21)
Don't Look Down (4:38)

Performer Credits

Curt Cress
Percussion, Drums

Ian Crichton
Guitar, Synthaxe, MIDI Guitar, Guitar Technician

Jim Crichton
Bass, Keyboards, Synthaxe

Michael Sadler
Keyboards, Vocals

Reviewed by ZapNiles on 22 Mar 2023

I could never quite figure out why this particular album has such low ratings. Saga, as an entity, has always been a cross between progressive rock and keyboard-oriented AOR material, and this album, though granted, is more of the former type of material, it's certainly not the most "commercial" album they've ever produced. In fact, if classified as purely a keyboard-oriented AOR album and NOT a progressive rock album, this would probably be high on the list of the band's better efforts. I still think this is a nice cross between both genres, but obviously most listeners disagree with that assessment.

A shame, since many of the tracks have catchy melodies that could very well compete with other AOR releases of the period. I suppose the lack of lengthier tracks and wildly complex arrangements make this too much of a disappointment for fans of the band. A shame, since this is one of their better "crossover" albums.

4 out of 5 Stars